Safeguarding
The Parish of Bracknell is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within our church community.
Our Safeguarding Policy is here
We use the safeguarding e-manual of the Church of England as a basis for our policies and procedures.
If you are concerned about the recent Smyth case, please visit the Diocesan Website pages where there is more information and sources of support.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility – Let’s Talk About It!
If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger, or requires immediate medical attention, call emergency services on 999.
If you do not think there is a risk of immediate harm, you should still speak to an official about your concern as soon as possible. You can contact:
Parish of Bracknell Contacts
Revd Robin Sharples, Vicar
phone 01344 593622 email vicar@bracknell-parish.org
Angela Evans, Parish Safeguarding Officer
phone 07717 390 200 email btm-safeguarding@bracknell-parish.org
Sam Leach, Assistant Parish Safeguarding Officer for Mosaic
phone 07960 150802 email safeguarding-mosaic@bracknell-parish.org
Diocese of Oxford
Please contact the Diocese if you have concerns about a church officer, or if you are not sure what to do:
During office hours: call 01865 208295 or email safeguardingreferrals@oxford.anglican.org for urgent safeguarding concerns, Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4.30pm.
You can also contact Charlotte Wilmshurst, Area Advisor for Berkshire: phone 07443 700 159 charlotte.wilmshurst@oxford.anglican.org
For urgent safeguarding enquires outside office hours please visit Thirtyone:eight or call 0303 003 1111 for confidential advice, guidance and support.
For safeguarding concerns in the wider community
Bracknell Social Services The Bracknell Forest website contains advice about how you can raise concerns about children at risk of abuse or neglect, or adults who may be at risk.
NSPCC The NSPCC website may be helpful if you’re worried about a child, and you can also contact the NSPCC’s professional counsellors 24/7 for help, advice and support. Call 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk